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Strydom-Graves Gallery Landscape Prize

Celebrating creative approaches to landscape—natural, imagined, political, or psychological.

The Strydom-Graves Gallery Landscape Prize is open to South African artists working in any medium. It invites innovative interpretations that expand what landscape can mean in a contemporary context.

Judging is based on three equally weighted criteria: conceptual strength, originality, and technical execution.

First Prize: R20,000

Highly Commended Awards:

• 4 × R300 Curate Collective vouchers
• 5 × R500 Art Shed materials vouchers
• 5 × R200 Digital Lab printing credits
• 5 × R200 Framing Studio custom framing vouchers

Join us in recognising artworks that explore place, space, and our evolving relationship with the environment.

Key Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I enter more than one artwork?
Yes. Each entry must include a separate image, statement, and entry fee.

Are digital or AI-generated works allowed?
Digital works are welcome. Fully AI-generated pieces are not eligible.

Do artworks need to be for sale?
Yes. All works must be for sale. A 40% gallery commission applies.

What if my work isn’t selected as a finalist?
Non-finalist entries will be considered for our online Salon des Refusés unless opted out on the entry form.

How are winners selected?
The R20,000 acquisitive prize is chosen by a guest judge. Highly Commended awards are selected by our partners.

Should my artwork be ready to hang?
Yes. Finalists must deliver installation-ready work with D-rings and hanging wire.

Who is responsible for shipping?
Artists are responsible for all shipping to and from the gallery. For Salon des Refusés sales, artists must arrange delivery to the gallery.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

Eligibility & Entry Requirements

• Works must be original creations by the submitting artist.
• All 2D and 3D mediums accepted: painting, sculpture, photography, etc.
• Fully AI-generated works are not eligible.
• Works with offensive or discriminatory content will not be accepted.
• No limit on the number of entries.
• Works must be completed within three years of the entry deadline.
• Submissions must include:
  • Artist name, title, medium, dimensions, price
  • A 50-word artist statement
  • A JPEG image (max 3MB)
  • R1,000 non-refundable entry fee
• Entry deadline: 11:59pm, Friday 11 July 2025

Size Guidelines

• 2D works: Max 200 cm height or width (excluding frame)
• 3D works: Max 200 cm in any direction
• Multi-panel works accepted as one entry (must meet size limits)

Judging & Finalist Selection

• Entries reviewed by the Strydom-Graves Gallery curatorial panel
• Criteria: conceptual strength, originality, execution
• 180–200 finalists selected and notified by 25 July 2025
• Finalist works must be installation-ready

Label the back of your artwork with:
Artist’s name, address, phone number, title, year, medium, and price

Exhibition Dates: 29 August – 13 September 2025

Note: While care will be taken, the gallery is not liable for loss or damage. No works may be withdrawn after opening.

Sales

• All works must be for sale
• 40% commission on all sales
• Submitted prices are final and cannot be changed
• The gallery may authorise a 10% discount at its discretion
• Artist payments made within 40 days of show close or upon collection

Freight & Collection

• Artists cover all freight and insurance costs
• Unsold works must be collected within two weeks post-show
• Packaging will be reused where possible
• Uncollected works may be sold or donated after one month

Salon des Refusés

• Non-finalists may be featured in the online Salon des Refusés
• Opt-out available on the entry form
• Must meet general eligibility requirements
• Online dates: 29 August – 13 September 2025
• Works must remain for sale during this period
• The gallery handles sales; artists ship sold works

Prizes & Judging

• R20,000 acquisitive prize selected by a guest judge
• Highly Commended awards selected by sponsors
• The winning artwork becomes part of the gallery’s collection
• All judging decisions are final

Final Terms

• Artists grant the gallery permission to use images and bios in promotional materials and the exhibition catalogue
• Submitting an entry confirms acceptance of all terms and conditions